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FD12 NDC

2012 Mazda 5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,931 mi
Last recorded83,931 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 567,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 NDC
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces surface area reduced, face of disc is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

underbody of vehicle is corroded. all suspension components are covered in surface rust

Fail 20 Nov 2025 83,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces surface area reduced, face of disc is heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

underbody of vehicle is corroded. all suspension components are covered in surface rust

Pass 21 Nov 2024 82,401 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc Corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear wiper blade slightly defective.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 75,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 1.8mm and have multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad measured at 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 69,297 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2021 69,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections rest rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split advise both wiper blades fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center rear are corroded and have some small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underbody suspension steering and brakes has surface rust

Fail 23 Nov 2020 65,120 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center rear are corroded and have some small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underbody suspension steering and brakes has surface rust

Pass 7 May 2019 54,829 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

exhaust starting to corrode

underbody suspension steering and brakes has surface rust

Pass 26 May 2018 50,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread age cracking

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre plus tyre age cracking. 2 nails one close to edge unrepairable if outer nail punctured tyre ()

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 May 2017 43,431 miles

Nearside Front TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front TYRE TREAD WEARING SLIGHTLY LOW INNNER EDGE

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2016 33,366 miles

child seats in rear

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake pads wearing

Fail 26 May 2016 33,365 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r inner edge. inner edge of tread worn low (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear inner edge of rear tyre getting low

child seats in rear

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake pads wearing

rear tyres just starting to crack in tread

Pass 30 May 2015 25,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre seat belt not checked due to child seats

inner edge of front tyres wearing 205/50/17v

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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FD12 NDC is a 2012 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 67,573 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD12 NDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD12 NDC is a 2012 Mazda 5, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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